Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist / Mental Health Tech (part-time AM)

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak as a Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist – Part-Time AM, $23-25/hr in Covina, California, United States. We have opening for a Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Specialist in our Needs Assessment Department. AM Shift PART-TIME 8-hr shifts Weekend availability a must!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23 - $25/hr.
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time off
  • Life Insurance
  • AD & D insurance

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak as a Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist – Part-Time AM, $23-25/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care for individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders and assists with administrative tasks. They are also responsible for managing phone inquiries and transporting patients as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong customer service and telephone skills. Previous experience in a hospital or psychiatric setting is preferred, along with a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health supportSubstance use disorder treatmentTelephone etiquetteClerical supportAdministrative supportPatient transportMedical terminologyPsychological terminologyConfidentialityProfessional boundariesTherapeutic Options

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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About Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak

Mental Health Care
Bakersfield, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Paid time off
Sick time off
Life Insurance